The spice saffron contains antioxidants that reduce inflammation. Research has linked saffron with alleviating depression and ...

Turn risotto and ice cream into gold with this prized ingredient. Saffron is a spice derived from the autumn crocus flower (Crocus sativus), a perennial plant that blooms in the fall. There are three ...

Did you know the world’s most expensive spice comes from a type of crocus? It’s true. Saffron is derived from Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus.” While blooming crocuses are as ...

TEHRAN, Nov 30 (Reuters) - A severe drought has caused this year's crop of saffron to fall sharply in Iran, which dominates the global market, sending the price of what is reputedly the world's most ...

Livestock farmer Joe Kroon turned to saffron in desperation when drought threatened his livelihood and, as this season's harvest winds down, he is encouraged by the potential of a new entry into South ...

Saffron has been used for everything from cooking to medicine and aphrodisiacs. Food essayist Bonny Wolf talks with Liane Hansen about the allure of the ultra-expensive spice. While we were in Cairo, ...